City of Seattle · 1 hour ago
People & Culture Business Partner Graduate Intern
Seattle, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$27.67/hr - $27.67/hrCity of Seattle's Seattle City Light is a leading municipally owned utility focused on energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. The People & Culture Business Partner Intern will support key initiatives, conduct research, and assist in project management tasks while gaining hands-on experience in Human Resources.
GovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInternetNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support key People & Culture initiatives by documenting processes, mapping workflows, updating templates, and contributing to process improvement efforts across onboarding, engagement, and employee development
Conduct research on P&C topics and industry best practices to inform recommendations and advance continuous improvement initiatives
Assist with project management tasks – tracking deliverables, preparing materials, and collaborating with P&C Business Partners and Centers of Excellence to understand needs and develop solutions
Partner with P&C BP to analyze people data and trends to generate insights and propose enhancements to processes, programs, and the overall employee experience
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in an accredited graduate program during their internship
Graduate students will need to maintain a 3.0 GPA or above throughout the internship
Demonstrated attention to detail and systematic thinking
Organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple tasks at once
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a positive, proactive attitude
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated initiative and curiosity with a willingness to learn
Preferred
Enrolled in an academic program with focus in Human Resources, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
Benefits
Interns do not receive benefits but can obtain a subsidized ORCA pass and accrue sick time that can be used after 90 days of employment.
Professional and educational development
Meaningful and educational opportunities that compliment your academic program.
Establish effective networking relationships with professional staff, which may be beneficial to future career development.
Access to City sponsored trainings and professional development modules.
Diverse array of work experiences, responsibilities, and opportunities to help make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play.
Working for the city builds your career and your community.
Commuting benefits including ORCA passes, car share discounts, and ride matches.
Paid sick and safe leave (after 90 days of employment).
Access to the City's Flash Mentorship program.
Company
City of Seattle
City of Seattle is a government website of all information and services related to city of Seattle.
Founded in 1851
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Lu
Chief Operating Officer - Finance and Administrative Services Department
Marco Lowe
Chief Operating Officer for the City of Seattle
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